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SAFETY CUT-OUTIfthe unit should cut out when being used, this is because the safety thermal cut-out has operated. Wait2 minutes and rell
withwater.The cut-out will automatically resetand you should have to wait between eight and fteen minutes before steam is
again produced.
The cut-out will not protect the element if a part lled unit is tilted during use in a way which enables part of the element
to be out of the water for longer than 15-20 seconds.
OTHER USESArtex®
NormallyArtexcanberemovedusingthesamemethodasforwallpaperalthoughthesteamingtimemaybelonger.
Vinyl Floor TilesVinyloortilescanalsoberemovediftheplateisleftlongenoughfortheheattopenetratetheadhesive.Oncetheadhesiveishotit
softensandthetilecanbepeeledfromtheoor.Suctioncapistoberemovedifusedforthisoperation.
TROUBLESHOOTINGMy unit fails to boil?
The unit has probably not been left for long enough to cool, please refer to section on safety cut-out. Check the fuse in the plug is
soundandisapprovedtoBS1362andratedat13amps. Ifusinganextensionlead,checkthatitisrated at13ampsanditisfully
unwound.
My unit leaks steam from the Pressure Release Valve?
Thepressurereleasevalveisa speciallowpressurevalveand itmustnotbereplaced byanyothervalve. Neverblockthesafety
valve.Allowtimetocoolthenclean therubberwasheronthevalveand theseatintheneckofthe box.Checkthehoseforkinks.
Check the hole inside the steam plate for obstructions. If the hose is blocked NEVER force the safety valve closed.
The base of my unit is leaking water?
Thisistheresiduewatervalvewhichreleasesasmallamountofwatercollectedbythevacuumonthesteamplatewhenworkingon
theceiling.Thishappenstoensurethesaferunningoftheunit.Amaximumof45mlofwaterwillbeexpelledfromthisin78minutes.
Pleaseprotectallcarpetsandooringwithdustsheetsduringoperation.
The steam plate is not sticking to the wall?
Ensureyouhaveswitchedthevacuumonandinsertedthefoam vacuumcupandlterintothesteamplateasper theinstructions
on page 5 of this manual.
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in accordance with the legislation this product must not be disposed of in your normal household waste. Instead
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